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Working women key to future economic growth: bank boss

Working women key to future economic growth: bank boss

Australia has made significant strides to improve gender equity and increase female participation but the Reserve Bank's head says there is more to be done.

Bank boss alert, not alarmed over Trump tariff fallout

Bank boss alert, not alarmed over Trump tariff fallout

Bank boss alert, not alarmed over Trump tariff fallout

Bank boss alert, not alarmed over Trump tariff fallout

As rate-cut bets see-saw, the Reserve Bank governor says Australia is well placed for overseas shocks in her first speech since Donald Trump's tariff thump.

Multibillion-dollar benefit of reproductive leave

Multibillion-dollar benefit of reproductive leave

Multibillion-dollar benefit of reproductive leave

Multibillion-dollar benefit of reproductive leave

Giving workers one day of leave a month to care for reproductive needs would help reduce the $21.3 billion cost of absent employees, a report has found.

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Behaviour programs a piece of the puzzle to end abuse

Behaviour programs a piece of the puzzle to end abuse

Men's behaviour change programs are one piece of the puzzle in a wider system to combat domestic violence, experts say.

Cards stacked against women contesting unwinnable seats

Cards stacked against women contesting unwinnable seats

There are fewer women than men running in the federal election and those who manage to get their name on the ballot paper often face unwinnable contests.

Dating app sex assaults rise but victims face hurdles

Dating app sex assaults rise but victims face hurdles

Dating app users have been warned of a rising trend in sexual assaults once people meet in person, with police urging victims to report the offences.

Turning point as campaign hits family work-life balance

Turning point as campaign hits family work-life balance

The Liberals' work-from-home policy reversal comes as academics call on government to allow greater flexibility in balancing employment, care and families.

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Dutton flips on work-from-home ban to salvage support

Dutton flips on work-from-home ban to salvage support

Dutton flips on work-from-home ban to salvage support

Dutton flips on work-from-home ban to salvage support

Peter Dutton has conceded plans to stop public servants from working at home were a mistake and ditched the proposal as he tries to regain lost ground.

Loneliness triples women's risk of dying early: study

Loneliness triples women's risk of dying early: study

Loneliness triples women's risk of dying early: study

Loneliness triples women's risk of dying early: study

Middle-aged Australian women who are lonely are more at risk of early death, with researchers calling for public awareness to destigmatise loneliness.

Australians reveal divided attitudes on gender equality

Australians reveal divided attitudes on gender equality

Australians reveal divided attitudes on gender equality

Australians reveal divided attitudes on gender equality

A survey of more than 2000 Australians has revealed attitudes towards gender equality are split in half.

Women want street lights, phone service and health care

Women want street lights, phone service and health care

Women want street lights, phone service and health care

Women want street lights, phone service and health care

A survey of women across NSW has identified the major issues they face in healthcare, personal safety and housing.

'Historic moment' as conversion therapy outlawed

'Historic moment' as conversion therapy outlawed

'Historic moment' as conversion therapy outlawed

'Historic moment' as conversion therapy outlawed

New laws protecting LGBTQI people from “abhorrent” conversion practices have been welcomed as a "historic moment".

Shift-work jobs tilting female finances off-kilter

Shift-work jobs tilting female finances off-kilter

Shift-work jobs tilting female finances off-kilter

Shift-work jobs tilting female finances off-kilter

Female shift workers remain more likely to face financial difficulty than their male colleagues despite taking up more hours and multiple jobs, analysis shows.

Rise of NDAs in sexual harassment cases silencing women

Rise of NDAs in sexual harassment cases silencing women

Rise of NDAs in sexual harassment cases silencing women

Rise of NDAs in sexual harassment cases silencing women

Advocates are pushing for reforms to stop the silencing of women in workplace sexual harassment cases and to allow survivors to seek support.

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Women 'rewriting narrative' in male-dominated industry

Support programs designed to help female business founders to break into the agrifood-tech sector are opening doors for entrepreneurs.

'Life-changing' treatment for condition plaguing women

More women are turning to botox injections to address the pain of a debilitating condition that affects more than one million Australians.

Major employers urged to hit gender equality targets

Employers with 500 or more employees will be required to select and achieve, or make progress on, gender equality targets under new laws.

Trailblazer senator opens door for more LGBTQI members

Retiring senator Louise Pratt has been remembered as a trailblazer advocate for marriage equality as she issued one final call to action to her colleagues.

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Budget fails on new money for violence against women

Anti-family violence groups working with men to put an end to the issue have slammed the lack of new funding for measures in the federal budget.

Gender bias 'blind spot' among male workplace leaders

Men in local leadership positions are unaware of gender leadership disparities and are less likely to challenge dominant stereotypes, a study has found.

More Aussies seeking help for sex and porn addiction

The growing popularity of platforms such as OnlyFans has been linked to an increase in the number of Australians seeking help for pornography addiction.

Social media push to foster respectful relationships

A social media campaign aims to help young men call out disrespect against women after research found many did not know how to do so.

Big fear revealed among older women as trust collapses

A heightened fear of prejudice amongst older women and support for hostile activism are signs that public trust in government and business is waning.

Economic boost from women reskilling into tech: report

Australia's digital skills gap could be closed by helping women to reskill into tech-based roles, a report has found.

Challenge to cut emissions sparks climate conversation

A 40-day challenge to encourage people to reduce emissions will see the first person of colour to become president of the Uniting Church give up beef and lamb.

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